February 26, 2015

3 Reasons Currituck is the Best Kept Secret in Birdwatching

The beauty of Currituck County is matched only by its spectacular array of wildlife. If you’re a birdwatcher at heart, there are many reasons to visit Currituck for an exciting adventure in birding. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider a birding excursion, or even a bird watching vacation, in Currituck County. … Continue reading 3 Reasons Currituck is the Best Kept Secret in Birdwatching »

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February 23, 2015

Treasure of Currituck

Driving down to the Outer Banks for a family vacation, the ride is filled with laughter, sing-alongs, I, Spy…and traffic. Sometimes, there is no way to avoid the mad rush of fellow vacationers. However, there may be an alternative to sitting with them in the hazy heat of the summer months: go shopping! Change your … Continue reading Treasure of Currituck »

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February 23, 2015

Beginner’s Guide to Beach Driving

Get ready to go off-road and get sandy! Driving on Corolla’s 4×4 beaches is a fun way to enjoy the beach while seeing some of the amazing sights, such as the wild horses, during your vacation to Currituck’s Outer Banks. Like most of life’s worthwhile undertakings, driving on the beach is an experience that is … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Beach Driving »

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February 18, 2015

Currituck: The Perfect Family Reunion Destination

Every year thousands of families look forward to their annual beach retreat to Currituck County. Currituck’s beaches have a unique way of bringing family members of all ages back on an annual basis. The warm summer breeze and the wide variety of activities the area has to offer create the perfect destination for family reunions. … Continue reading Currituck: The Perfect Family Reunion Destination »

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January 23, 2015

Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the The Northern Outer Banks

When Mother Nature decides to be a fickle mistress and dump buckets of rain on one of your beach vacation days, it can be frustrating to say the least. The beach day plans get derailed, everyone starts going stir crazy, and that game of Monopoly devolves into the biggest family feud since the Hungry Hungry … Continue reading Things to Do on a Rainy Day in the The Northern Outer Banks »

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January 2, 2015

Single Shackleford Stallion Looking for That Special Someone

  Meet Gus. This hot young stallion just moved to OBX from Cedar Island. He likes long walks on the beach and getting caught in the rain, and he’s looking for love… among the Corolla wild horse herd, that is. Gus is a big deal.  The Corolla wild horses are suffering the consequences of limited genetic diversity. … Continue reading Single Shackleford Stallion Looking for That Special Someone »

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December 18, 2014

Top stops on Your Way to the OBX

Road trips have that wonderful paradox of wanting to get to your destination as quickly as possible but also needing to take occasional breaks in order to preserve the sanity of everyone in your car – there’s only so much car bingo you can play, after all. Fortunately, the drive to Corolla through mainland Currituck … Continue reading Top stops on Your Way to the OBX »

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November 26, 2014

10 Fun Free Things To Do At The Currituck Rural Center

By The Northern Outer Banks The Currituck County Rural Center is located off the beaten path in Powells Point, North Carolina. Right on the way to the Outer Banks, this beautiful 105-acre park is home to many educational, cultural and fun recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike. We asked Cameron Lowe, Currituck County Extension Director, to … Continue reading 10 Fun Free Things To Do At The Currituck Rural Center »

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November 23, 2014

23 Things You Might Not Know About Whalehead

Updated 3/4/2021 Anyone who has visited Whalehead, the restored Art Nouveau house museum in Corolla, North Carolina, knows what a magical and wonderful place it is. However, many are not aware of several unique (and some strange) facts about the 1920s-era historic home on the The Northern Outer Banks. Enjoy these interesting facts and not-so-common knowledge … Continue reading 23 Things You Might Not Know About Whalehead »

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October 27, 2014

Who’s Haunting Historic Corolla? Evidence Revealed

By The Northern Outer Banks   Built in 1922 by Edward Collings Knight, Jr., Corolla’s well-known Whalehead Club has been the backdrop for countless ghost stories and spine-tingling experiences. While the Corolla area of the northern Outer Banks is full of creepy history – including buried pirate treasure and numerous shipwrecks – the unique history … Continue reading Who’s Haunting Historic Corolla? Evidence Revealed »

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October 22, 2014

Ghost Crabbing on the Outer Banks: It’s scary fun!

By The Northern Outer Banks Filling your vacation schedule with daytime beach activities is not a difficult thing to do, especially on Currituck’s Outer Banks in North Carolina. Swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, taking a wild horse tour, or just plain relaxing can easily fill the sunlit hours of your family vacation. But what’s a family to … Continue reading Ghost Crabbing on the Outer Banks: It’s scary fun! »

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September 25, 2014

The Corolla Wild Horses: 12 Things You May Not Know

By The Northern Outer Banks Corolla’s famous wild horses have roamed the beaches and backwoods of the northern Outer Banks for centuries. During that time, they have dazzled countless visitors and inspired a lot of questions. We asked Karen McCalpin, Executive Director of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, to answer some of the most frequently asked … Continue reading The Corolla Wild Horses: 12 Things You May Not Know »

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